The Bank's Microchip

Soon your loans may hinge on your credit scores. A truly novel concept. Will it work?

The Bank's Microchip
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How It Works

  • High-rated consumers can get quick, cheap loans
  • Lenders have a regular system for assessing loan applications
  • Borrowers have an incentive to pay back loans to protect rating
  • With accurate risk assessment, it widens access to credit

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The Problem Areas
  • Banks are reluctant to part with information on all customers
  • Coop banks, micro-credit etc not obliged to report to credit bureaus
  • Consumer profile yet to include payments for telecom, utilities
  • Consumers have no access to their credit scores

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